Campus Life

In and out of the classroom, CVTC offers activities and services to promote students' growth. An enriching extracurricular life is crucial to a positive experience as a student, and CVTC offers several events and student groups. Learn more about the opportunities to get involved below.

Student Services

There are a variety of student services available to assist you in adjusting to and thriving at CVTC. Employment, advising, disability services, student support - whatever your area of interest or need, we're here to help.

Academic Advising

CVTC offers academic advising for every student. Your academic advisor will help you with career and academic decisions, learn about the registration process, select courses, and transition to CVTC. We encourage you to seek out your academic advisor when you become a CVTC student.

Eau Claire - (715) 833-6346
River Falls - (715) 426-8200

Academic Services

Academic Services provides academic instruction, course preparation, and learning support. Learning materials and one-on-one instruction are provided by qualified faculty. No appointments necessary! The services offered include: homework help, study skills & test preparation, college success seminars, and technology support. The College Success Seminars are free and are designed to help you brush up on basic technology and study skills–skills you’ll need to be successful at CVTC. For more detailed information on Academic Services or to register for College Success Seminars.

Career Development

An online Career Assessment is another resource that is available to anyone. The career assessment will ask a series of questions and then match you to occupations, allow you to explore careers, and give you a list of CVTC programs that are a good fit for your interests.

Career Services offers assistance to students and graduates that need help looking for a job, writing a cover letter, building a resume, and interviewing. Several career fairs are hosted each year to help students meet and network with local employers.

Counseling/Student Success

Services are free and available to all current students. Your Student Success Specialist will assist you in overcoming barriers that many students encounter during their academic career. If we determine that students need more resources we will provide them with a referral to appropriate community resource(s), including mental health counseling. We are here to help with:

Goal setting

Interpersonal Issues

Success Plans

Community based referrals

Eau Claire - (715) 833-6346
River Falls - (715) 426-8200

Library

Visit the Library for computer use, to access the online catalog, to ask questions of library staff, or for a quiet place to study.

Bookstore

The CVTC bookstore is located at the Clairemont Campus in the Business Education Center (school hours M-Th 8 a.m.–5 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by the bookstore to purchase your CVTC apparel, get an afternoon snack ($1 movie theatre popcorn anyone?), or last minute school supplies. The bookstore is happy to pick out your books and mail them to you, saving you time and a campus trip! To view textbook information, click here.

Disability Services

Disability Services provides reasonable and appropriate accommodation to eligible students with documented disabilities. Accommodations may include:

Classroom accommodations

Testing accommodations

Assistive technology

Adaptive equipment

Interpreting

Real-time captioning

Diversity Services

Diversity Services helps students from diverse backgrounds make the most of their education and CVTC experience. Personalized support may include:

Academic Assistance

Financial Aid & Scholarship Assistance

Career Planning

Personal & Social Support

Affirmative Action Investigations

Non-Traditional Occupations

CVTC receives federal grant support for Non-traditional Occupation (NTO) students through the federal Carl D. Perkins Career & Education Act. Non-traditional occupations (NTO) designated programs represent careers in which less than 25% of the workforce is made up of one gender. Today, many women and men are breaking down barriers to pursue successful careers in NTO fields.

Diversity Resources staff can offer support, advocacy, and resources while you are exploring a non-traditional program at CVTC. With questions, email us.

Student Life

Pie Toss Benefits CVTC Math Club

The CVTC Math Club held the 1st Annual Pi(e) Day Celebration in March. It was a messy, Pi(e)-induced frenzy as students and staff had a chance to toss a pie at their favorite CVTC instructor or staff member, or buy a slice of pie to enjoy. All proceeds went to the Math Club. The celebration was a sweet success and the planning is underway for the 2015 Pi(e) Day Celebration.

Campus Dining

CVTC does not offer a meal plan, but dining services are provided at the Eau Claire Clairemont Campus in the Valley Café. From subs, soups and burgers to cookies and coffee, the cafeteria features a wide variety of delicious food and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Valley Kiosk, located at the Health Education Center provides on-the-go snacks such as soup and sandwiches and is open for breakfast and lunch.

Clubs & Activities

CVTC has a vibrant student life with over 50 student clubs, the Student Government Association (SGA), and several campus events throughout the year. Nearly every program has a club to compliment it as well as general clubs to help you get involved. CVTC’s Student Life office will help you make the most of your college experience. Once you are a student, you can also look forward to receiving the monthly newsletter, E-Notes.

Housing

CVTC does not offer on-campus dorms but we do have a partnership with MetroCrossing, a new apartment building located near the Eau Claire Clairemont Campus. We have also compiled a listing of local housing options. To learn more about housing options, click here.

Plan A Visit

Interested in CVTC? The next step is to plan your college visit! It's the best way to be sure that CVTC is the right school for you. There are several ways to experience CVTC coming up! We encourage you to participate in one of the ways below.

Career Tours

Spring Career Tours

Get a chance to see the campus, learn about programs, tour classrooms and labs, and meet CVTC instructors and students.

Spring Open House

Guidance Counselor or teacher? Schedule a career tour if you are a high school or guidance counselor or teacher.

How To Enroll

Enrolling at CVTC is easy! You will need to complete an online application and entrance requirements, which could include a COMPASS exam and Inventory of Student Success. Apply now or Call 1-800-547-CVTC for more help.